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Research School of Economics · ANU College of Business and Economics
Where did economics come from and how did it assume its current form? This is the fundamental question that this course seeks to investigate by integrating philosophy, politics, and economics through historical analysis. The course presents the development of economics from a branch of moral philosophy, into political economy, and finally into a quasi-scientific and quantitative discipline today. At every stage, the course places developments in the field into political and social context and presents alternative sets of ideas and paths not taken that were once prominent but have since been forgotten. This course is available to students in the PPE Program.
Assessment may consist of a final exam, mid-semester exam(s), quizzes, assignments or some combination thereof. See the Class Summary for details.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
130 hours in total over the semester consisting of lectures, seminars/tutorials and private study time. (130 hours in total)
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